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RWE's share sale will dilute municipal owners to 12%, CEO says

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Posted on June 23, 2026

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· Last updated: June 23, 2026

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RWE’s Share Sale Cuts Municipal Owners’ Stake to 12% After Amprion Deal

Overview of RWE’s Share Sale and Ownership Changes

Reduction in Municipal Shareholders' Stake

FRANKFURT, June 23 (Reuters) - RWE's municipal shareholders will own around 12% of Germany's largest power producer following a share sale to fund a €3.6 billion ($4.1 billion) deal to raise its stake in power grid firm Amprion, CEO Markus Krebber said on Tuesday.

This compares with a previous stake of 14%.

Changes in Major Shareholders

Qatar’s Position as Largest Shareholder

Qatar will remain RWE's single-biggest shareholder following the capital increase and hold a stake of just below 10%, while Norway's Norges Bank will "significantly increase" its stake as a result, Krebber said, without providing further details.

Impact on Norges Bank

($1 = 0.8766 euros)

Additional Reporting Information

(Reporting by Christoph Steitz, editing by Thomas Seythal)

Key Takeaways

  • Municipal ownership diluted—from ~14% to ~12%—post capital increase to fund Amprion expansion (€3.6 bn purchase) (CEO Markus Krebber)
  • Qatar Holding remains RWE’s largest shareholder at just under 10% (~9.3%) (rwe.com)
  • Norwegian sovereign investor Norges Bank to significantly boost its stake as result of the share sale (rwe.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much will RWE's municipal shareholders own after the share sale?
Following the share sale, municipal shareholders will own around 12% of RWE.
What is the purpose of RWE's €3.6 billion share sale?
The share sale aims to fund RWE’s acquisition of a greater stake in power grid firm Amprion.
How will the share sale impact Qatar’s stake in RWE?
Qatar will remain RWE's largest single shareholder, holding just under 10%.
Which investor will increase its stake in RWE due to the share sale?
Norway's Norges Bank is expected to significantly increase its stake after the sale.
What was the previous stake of municipal shareholders in RWE?
Before the share sale, municipal shareholders held a 14% stake in RWE.

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